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Shelter Pets Take Life-Saving Trip To Find Their Forever Homes

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good Charities, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. A grant from Greater Good Charities supported St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center disaster relief efforts in a tremendous way as they coordinated the transport and intake of over 420 dogs, cats and bunnies in response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, St. Hubert’s mobilized its Sister Shelter … Read more

Three Shelter Pups Facing Euthanasia Are Blessed With “Second Chances”

GreaterGood.org and iHeartDogs have teamed up in support of an extraordinary rescue organization. The Second Chance Movement pulls high-risk dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters across the country and transports them to destinations where they can find loving, forever homes. Houdini, Candy and Midnight are just three of the many lucky pets who received their “Second Chance” thanks to their efforts. Here’s how it works: Houdini, Candy and Midnight found themselves in over-crowded, high-kill Los Angeles shelters through no fault … Read more

Emaciated “Grumpy Face” Dog Recovers With Healthy Food Provided By iHeartDogs Customers

Every purchase from the iHeartDogs store provides supports programs like GreaterGood’s RescueBank, providing healthy meals to rescues and shelters across the country. The following is a success story made possible from your support! – Sir Gideon was not always the distinguished, burly pooch he is today. He was found chained to an abandoned porch, weighing in at a death-defying 14 pounds. The photo below shows the emaciated Pit Bull mix a week after his rescue. At that point, he had … Read more

Shelter Gets A “Facelift” And Adoption Rates Skyrocket

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. When Metro Animal Care & Control in Nashville, Tennessee contacted Rescue Rebuild, they were looking for ideas to help with the aesthetics of their shelter. They didn’t want it to look dark and dreary like some shelters, but rather, lively and inviting for prospective adopters. They had a lot of available room outside, … Read more

This Rescue Dog’s Nutritious Diet Was Provided By Your iHeartDogs Purchases

Rescuers from the Missouri-based group, Project SNaP, were searching for a lost dog when they came across a pitiful backyard pup. The little Red Heeler was lying on a torn, filthy piece of canvas in a small pen attached to the rear of a rundown house. The conditions were horrible, so the four rescuers set their sights on convincing the owner that his pup deserved better. The Heeler was quite young and very friendly when approached, but the ladies from … Read more

Starving Dog Picked Up By Animal Control Is Now Healthy & Loved

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. When Puppy Rescue 911 pulled Enzo from animal control, he was malnourished to the point of ribs showing. Any sign of the vibrant dog that he used to be was no longer there. Enzo had given up hope and needed help. With assistance from Puppy Rescue 911, and high-quality pet food donated … Read more

Shelter Makeover Has Given Tens Of Thousands Of Dogs A Second Chance

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. Sponsored by Mars Inc., during the Pedigree 48 See What Good Food Can Do campaign. “The location of Natchez-Adams County Humane Society is Adams County, Mississippi, just off the Mississippi River. They pride themselves on being very proactive in advertising and implementing programs to help find adopters and fosters. However, when they reached … Read more

Greater Good Works Hard To Help Feed America’s Veterans

Feed our Vets is an incredible program that is affiliated with GreaterGood.org. Their mission is to ensure that the brave men and women who serve their country never have to experience the pain and shame of hunger. Marcenia, a former Airforce Personnel Programs Officer, contacted Feed our Vets for emergency food assistance after an unexpected incident drained her bank account. The organization received the following statement from Marcenia: “On 5 Aug 2017, my car was caught in a hail of gunfire with … Read more

Service Dog Chooses A Wounded Veteran To Devote His Life To

While stationed in Guam on board the USS Frank Cable AS-40, Michael, a Navy machinist, was nearly killed when a boiler tank exploded. Two of his shipmates died in the blast. Michael endured fifty surgeries and countless hours of therapy as a result of the injuries he sustained in the explosion. He lives with visible scars as well as those we cannot see, including PTSD and Depression. On April 28, Michael joined three other disabled veterans at a very special … Read more

Animal Shelter Gets An Upgrade In Order To Save More Lives

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. The City of Rayne Animal Shelter in Rayne, Louisiana, had a lot of room for expansion. The better they can utilize their available space, the more animals they can take in and find the pets’ adoptive parents. There was also a safety concern that needed work—the perimeter fence had barbed wire strewn on … Read more

Dog Rescued From Meat Farm Loves Being Part Of Her New Forever Family

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. “Darling was one of the first DMT (dog meat trade) dogs that we brought from Thailand into The Barking Lot. She had been in the Buriram shelter (holding shelter for DMT dogs before being chosen to move into a rescue group) for years, awaiting her turn to make it into a forever home. … Read more

Army Veteran “Gets His Life Back,” Thanks To His Service Dog

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. United States Army Veteran Shawn has patiently waited for 10 months to meet his service dog. Tired of being secluded and unable to enjoy time with his family because of his service-connected health issues, Shawn is ready for change and to begin to live his life again. Now, partnered with Service Dog Forest, … Read more

Veteran Could Not Afford To Eat Until This Charity Stepped In

Tracy is a Kansas resident who served in the US Army Reserves and separated as a Staff Sargeant E-6. She served in Desert Storm/Desert Shield and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal among other citations. When Tracy found GreaterGood.org partner, Feed Our Vets, she was going hungry waiting for service connect benefits and was in crisis in a big way. Tracy had to give away her dog because she couldn’t afford to feed him anymore. She receives just … Read more

Emaciated & Shunned By His Family, Mac Was Rescued Just In Time

Mac once had a loving family, but after five years as a valued pet, he was chained outside and forgotten. Not only was he shunned by the only family he’d ever known, Mac endured extreme heat in the summer and record lows throughout the Michigan winter. Two years later, he was emaciated and barely able to walk, but he managed to wag his tail and greet his saviors from Sanilac Scoopers Animal Rescue with hopeful affection. Due to the … Read more

Dog Goes From Broken Heart To Brand New Start Thanks To Your Purchases

The beginning of Genesis’ life was marred by severe neglect. The beautiful Bloodhound spent up to 22 hours a day trapped in her crate without any attention or chance at socialization. Her poor treatment caused Genesis to develop heartworm disease and behaviorial issues including kennel aggression. When she arrived at Dog Saver Animal Rescue in Washington, Missouri she was extremely thin and her spirit was broken. Genesis’ rescuers began the difficult task of returning her to health – in … Read more

Former Military Working Dog Enjoys Finding Lost Pets In His Retirement

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. Contract Working Dog (CWD) Charlie is one of the brightest working dogs Mission K9 Rescue has returned to the United States through funding from GreaterGood.org’s Pets & Vets program. His specialty is explosives detection. Charlie searched for explosives hidden in international cargo and baggage in Kuwait. His skills saved lives, and he was … Read more

Food Donations Allow Shelter Staff To Focus On The Emotional Needs Of Dogs

Like so many dogs before her, Faith found herself abandoned at her local Oklahoma shelter for a heartbreaking reason – her family simply did not want her anymore. Faith sank into a deep depression, trembling with fear and refusing to eat well. When someone walked past her kennel she would cower and peer up at them with sadness and confusion in her eyes. She was in danger of slipping through the cracks when a kind volunteer took notice. A young … Read more

Senior Stray Dog With Hardly Any Fur Gets Rescued, Rehabilitated, & Grows A Gorgeous Coat

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities like Rescue Bank. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. As told by Dog It Dig It Rescue: “Miss Opra was found as a stray in horrible condition in the busy city of Indianapolis. She had a hunched back, protruding spine, was full of parasites, mammary tumors, rotten teeth and had little hair. The rescue coordinator texted me photos while I was … Read more

This Method For Emptying High-Kill Shelters Is Saving Lives Across The U.S.

It’s no secret that there is a pet population problem in the United States. The sad truth is that resources for homeless animals are limited, leading to euthanasia for millions of dogs and cats a year – at no fault of their own. While some shelters overcrowd quickly due to overpopulation and lack of resources, others are mostly bare as they are located in areas that tend to have fewer strays and unplanned litters. What’s more, in some places, there’s no … Read more

Veteran Overcomes Nightmares & Panic Attacks Thanks To Her Service Dog

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. “Without Pets & Vets, I would not have Gunner. In the short time I’ve had Gunner, I have had no nightmares and can sleep though the night. I have been able to stop taking two medications. Plus, I was able to go outside my comfort zone and go to the Canine Good Citizenship … Read more

The Staircase To A Hilltop Shelter Was Washing Away, Until One Charity Stepped In

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. Rescue Rebuild headed to the home of country music and the Grand Ole Opry: Nashville, Tennessee! The Nashville Humane Association had been struggling with water issues and erosion for years. And not just a little bit of water – full-on flooding! The property sits in the middle of a large hill, and … Read more

Older Shelter Dog Was Overlooked Until One Veteran Gave Her A Chance

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. Oreo is an 8-year-old dog. In the shelter, potential adopters always overlooked her due to her age. Her ship finally came in when Sheena, active duty Navy, discovered the Border Collie mix at one of Pets for Patriots’ East Coast shelter partners. Sheena serves in one of the busiest ports in the … Read more

Charity Gathers Volunteers To Help Shelter Accommodate Influx Of Pets

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities, including Rescue Rebuild. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. Having heard that the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter was in dire need of repairs and expansion, Rescue Rebuild responded and drove over 3,000 miles to heed the call. The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter is an outstanding organization with a fantastic support staff, but unfortunately, the area had a spike … Read more

Thanks To You, These Shelter Pets Get Their Own Place To Play

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities like Rescue Rebuild. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. Adoption rates increase by as much as 25% when animals have dedicated areas to run and play. This allows pets to be themselves as they wait for their forever homes, showing potential adopters their happy, relaxed, and playful sides! These areas were a huge part of Rescue Rebuild’s latest … Read more

Nervous Dog & Anxious Veteran Find Comfort And Calm In Each Other

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities like Pets for Patriots. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. GreaterGood.org partner, Pets for Patriots, helps military veterans adopt a new pet friend while giving the most overlooked shelter animals hope and a home. The project goal is simple: to fund as many veteran-pet adoptions across the country as possible, saving the lives of both person and pet. … Read more

Volunteers Work Tirelessly To Improve A Shelter For Homeless Pets

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities like Rescue Rebuild. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. Flint Humane Society, located in Vienna, Georgia, had the same issues that most rural shelters have—limited space and resources. In particular, they had no safe, warm place for puppies. Once they reached out to Rescue Rebuild, the organization immediately knew that this build was right up their alley. With fifteen volunteers … Read more

How YOU Helped A Shelter Battle Parvo Outbreaks & Protect Their Dogs

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities like Rescue Rebuild. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. Canine parvovirus is an extremely contagious disease that can be spread from direct or indirect contact with an infected dog’s feces or through contact on infected topsoil. This disease is so aggressive that the mortality rate can be higher than 90%, particularly in puppies. Shelters struggle with parvo and … Read more

Army Veteran Finds A Loving Companion By Saving A Shelter Dog

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which funds various charities including Pets & Vets. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. Thanks to a grant recently awarded to Pets & Vets from iHeartDogs.com, the organization is able to continue their important mission of providing a second chance for both our returning veterans and needy shelter dogs. These animals can make excellent companions, but might not have that chance, and our … Read more

Veteran Finds A Loving Companion In A Homeless Senior Dog

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which funds various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. Sandy is a 14-year-old dog whose owner surrendered her to one of Pets for Patriots shelter partners. She had severe dental disease, nails so overgrown that they inhibited her walking, and other signs of poor care. While shelters are stressful places for any dog or cat, they are particularly difficult for older animals. … Read more

Food Donations Help Abandoned Shelter Pup Get Adopted

A young Crawford County, Indiana dog named Buddy was abandoned in a particularly cruel manner. The family moved out, and left him locked in a chain-link pen in the blazing summer heat with no water or shade. A neighbor contacted River Valley Humane Society, and they began the process of saving Buddy. Seeing as Buddy was in such bad shape after being left to the elements, staff immediately put him on a diet of high quality dog food donated by … Read more

2 Stray Dogs Become The “Highlight” Of Soldier’s Time Overseas

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. Bruder and Fratello were born in Lebanon and are the two surviving puppies of a litter of seven. When their human – who’s a soldier – first arrived in Lebanon, Bruder and Fratello were a little over one month old; within six weeks, they were the only two left. Their soldier decided that … Read more